Environment
Iceland Repairing Roads Cracked By Volcanic Activity
December 21, 2023, 3:37 pm EST
Road crews are repairing jagged cracks left behind by earthquakes in Grindavik, Iceland. The town has been evacuated over fears of a volcanic eruption.
Pink Water Surprises Visitors In Australian Wetlands
December 19, 2023, 12:00 pm EST
Visitors to the Boondall Wetlands near Brisbane, Australia were surprised to see that the waters had turned pink, “just like a strawberry milkshake.”
You Won’t Believe What Was Found At Yosemite Clean Up
December 19, 2023, 12:00 pm EST
Roughly 1,500 volunteers showed up last weekend to participate in the annual clean up at Yosemite’s Half Dome. Here are some of the bizarre items they found.
Breathtaking Coral Reefs Discovered Near Galapagos Islands
December 13, 2023, 12:01 pm EST
Two new coral reefs were discovered near the Galapagos Islands, full of ocean life that had been undisturbed for thousands of years.
Deer Rescued From Frozen Lake
December 7, 2023, 12:00 pm EST
Firefighters in Minnesota pushed a large deer to safety after it became stuck on the ice of a frozen lake.
California Battling Invasive Insect With Sterile Fruit Flies
December 7, 2023, 12:00 pm EST
California is dumping millions of fruit flies in Los Angeles in an attempt to combat an invasive insect capable of wreaking havoc on the state’s agriculture. Here’s how it works.
Cup Noodles To Use Microwavable Paper Cups
December 5, 2023, 12:00 pm EST
The beloved lunch will feature a microwavable paper cup starting in 2024, a major step in the company’s commitment to become a greener business.
Bird Flu Reaches Islands Near Antarctica For First Time Ever
December 1, 2023, 12:00 pm EST
Staff at Bird Island, a remote British research station, noticed a type of bird called skuas were sick and dying. The birds tested positive for avian influenza, which had never been detected there before.
New Evidence Earth Is Leaking Helium
November 10, 2023, 12:00 pm EST
Scientists have found expected amounts of a rare form of helium in volcanic rocks in Canada, lending further credence to a theory about Earth’s origins.
Amazon Drought Exposes Ancient Carvings
November 10, 2023, 12:00 pm EST
Severe drought and record river lows in Brazil’s Amazon region have exposed ancient rock carvings of human faces.
